Samuel Paparo

Samuel Paparo

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Admiral Samuel Paparo is a high-ranking officer in the United States Navy, currently serving as the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He has been vocal about the rising military threats posed by China, Russia, and North Korea, particularly in relation to Taiwan. Recently, he warned that the extensive military exercises conducted by China's People’s Liberation Army could be a cover for potential invasion plans. Paparo has emphasized the need for the U.S. to enhance its military capabilities and adapt its procurement processes to better respond to these emerging threats.

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US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo coined the term 'hellscape' in 2024.

Potential of uncrewed war systems
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-05
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Admiral Samuel Paparo is the commander of Indopacom, responsible for American aircraft carriers in the Pacific.

Chinas Antischiffsraketen: Gefährden sie US-Flugzeugträger?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-10
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US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo said in a testimony before the US Senate Committee on Armed Services that China’s expanding fighter force and missile systems significantly complicate US air operations.

US bolstering first island chain deterrence: NSB report
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-15
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The report said, citing testimony by US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo, that there have been 3,056 PLA incursions into Taiwan’s ADIZ this year.

PLA could attack with little warning: US
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-19
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Admiral Samuel Paparo testified to the US House of Representatives Armed Services Committee about the PLA's military pressure against Taiwan.

PLA could blockade Taiwan in ‘matter of hours’: US report
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-19
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US Indo-Pacific Command Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo said that Guam anchors the US’ ability to defend and project power.

US investing in Guam to counter ‘gray zone’ activities
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-16
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US Indo-Pacific Command Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo said last month.

US Guam buildup to deter China, foreign minister says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-16
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Adm. Samuel Paparo leads the US Indo Pacific Command and commented on China's support for Russia.

Russia’s new daytime attacks put millions of lives on hold
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-25
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US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Paparo highlighted the commitment to partnership among the expanded participants.

Indonesia hosts annual US-led military drills with allies in Indo-Pacific region
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-25
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Adm Samuel Paparo testified about military pressure around Taiwan in relation to US support for the island.

US attacks on Iran redraw calculus of use of force for allies and rivals around globe | US military
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-28
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Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, noted in his keynote speech that the PLA had developed capabilities to execute Chinese President Xi Jinping’s directive to conquer Taiwan.

Guermantes Lailari On Taiwan: The PLA Rocket and Missile Threat to Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-23
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Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo warned that China's military exercises near Taiwan are rehearsals for an invasion.

Former US admiral stresses importance of deterrence
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-15
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Admiral Samuel Paparo has advocated for a strategy to deter China from invading Taiwan.

KMT-TPP amendment a gift for Xi
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-14
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Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo met with James Kilby to accelerate deployment.

War games aim to deter China: official
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-13
7.0

US Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the Indo-Pacific fleet, met with Admiral Kilby to accelerate deployment.

US Navy war games are to deter Chinese invasion of Taiwan, officer says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-13
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US Admiral Samuel Paparo warned about China's military exercises.

Hegseth outlines Chinese threat - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-11
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Samuel Paparo is the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command who warned that preparations for an attack are becoming evident.

Index - Külföld - Vészjósló kijelentést tett az amerikai admirális, Kína bármikor lecsaphat Tajvanra
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-05-29
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Samuel Paparo reiterated that troop reduction would naturally decrease the ability to prevail in a conflict.

Index - Külföld - Az Egyesült Államok kivonulhat az egyik legfontosabb szövetséges országból
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-05-29
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Admiral Samuel Paparo warns that China could use military exercises as a cover for surprise attacks.

Taiwan, 500 istruttori Usa preparano la difesa contro la Cina: «Pechino può passare da un'esercitazione alla guerra in ogni momento»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-05-29
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Admiral Samuel Paparo, head of the US Indo-Pacific Command, has warned that Chinese military exercises around Taiwan are rehearsals for a potential invasion.

China’s drills are invasion rehearsals: US admiral
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-21
7.0
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US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo expressed concern over China's military exercises and expansion.

US admiral concerned over China’s exercises
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-04
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Admiral Samuel Paparo is the commander of Indopacom.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-23
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Admiral Samuel Paparo warned that China’s aggressive military actions toward Taiwan have increased significantly.

Taiwan ‘core interest’ of US: defense minister
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-15
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Admiral Samuel Paparo, who heads the US Indo-Pacific Command, made remarks about the need to support Taiwan's telecommunications infrastructure.

Cable sabotage shows need to support Taiwan, monitor Taiwan Strait: Paparo
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-14
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Paparo, the commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, reiterated the concept during a Congressional hearing in Washington.

Taiwan and the US preparing a ‘hellscape’ strategy
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-13
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The head of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific, Admiral Samuel Paparo, confirmed that Ukrainian forces had captured two Chinese men in eastern Ukraine.

Mais de 100 cidadãos chineses que combatem pela Rússia na Ucrânia são mercenários | Guerra na Ucrânia
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-04-12
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Samuel Paparo confirmed that Ukrainian forces captured two men of Chinese origin in the east of the country.

Ukrajina Rusko Online: Číňania bojujúci za Rusko sú zrejme žoldnieri bez väzieb na vládu
SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993·SlovakiaSlovakia· 2025-04-11
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, warned that China's military actions around Taiwan are not just drills, but 'rehearsals.'

China escalates military drills around Taiwan: not a 'rehearsal' warns commander
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-10
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